2024 Summer Transfer Window. The Verdict.

[AV82EC]

Solid B.

[Skerra]

All clubs get their share of injuries but, for some reason, ours are always out for a long period of time. From that point of view we’ve underachieved and think that will be our downfall. Hopefully I’m wrong but can see us having a dodgy spell or two due to injuries.

[Dave]

There were a lot of moving parts in this transfer window, with FFP and with the new added perspective of us being a club in the expanded champions league for next season. So trying to analyze whether it was a good transfer window or not I don’t think is necessarily an easy task.

You could take an FFP compliance perspective, overall ins and outs, new alternatives in positions that will be different to last season, addressing known deficiencies... Sometimes it’s not even a simple case of trying to plug holes because if a certain opportunity arises that may not come again (e.g., Maatsen when we already had two decent left backs) clubs have to consider acting on them if they don’t think they may materialize again.

Overall what I think is that in the short term, we’ve made some small, incremental  improvement steps, but probably not enough to progress too much. But that may just be entitled football impatience and also being scarred by ‘jam tomorrow’ promises we’ve had in the past. Also not signing before we sell whilst it can be frustrating is ultimately prudent and a sensible, long term strategy.

In the long term, it’s difficult to say (such as the two lads we got from Juve), but I have total faith in our current football operation. Rodgers is already an absolute bargain and if we get more right then wrong, that’s all we could reasonable expect.

One thing is certain though; we’re relying on Emery working miracles again and to me, reducing that reliance indicates whether we’ve had a good window or not.

Take your reasoned nuance and be gone.

Emery / Monchi / Nas / Wes out.

[LeonW]

There were a lot of moving parts in this transfer window, with FFP and with the new added perspective of us being a club in the expanded champions league for next season. So trying to analyze whether it was a good transfer window or not I don’t think is necessarily an easy task.

You could take an FFP compliance perspective, overall ins and outs, new alternatives in positions that will be different to last season, addressing known deficiencies... Sometimes it’s not even a simple case of trying to plug holes because if a certain opportunity arises that may not come again (e.g., Maatsen when we already had two decent left backs) clubs have to consider acting on them if they don’t think they may materialize again.

Overall what I think is that in the short term, we’ve made some small, incremental  improvement steps, but probably not enough to progress too much. But that may just be entitled football impatience and also being scarred by ‘jam tomorrow’ promises we’ve had in the past. Also not signing before we sell whilst it can be frustrating is ultimately prudent and a sensible, long term strategy.

In the long term, it’s difficult to say (such as the two lads we got from Juve), but I have total faith in our current football operation. Rodgers is already an absolute bargain and if we get more right then wrong, that’s all we could reasonable expect.

One thing is certain though; we’re relying on Emery working miracles again and to me, reducing that reliance indicates whether we’ve had a good window or not.

Take your reasoned nuance and be gone.

Emery / Monchi / Nas / Wes out.

I know. Very much head over heart.

[Brend'Watkins]

B

Hands were tied somewhat.

[dicedlam]

Does anyone know how Demitri feels about the window? 

Do you mean Demitri_ 'I've got nothing to live for' C 

[Richard E]

I’ll tell you in May 2025

[Astnor]

Do wonder if Gauchi is our new reserve keeper as havent seen anything about whats up with Olsen.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

It's going to be awhile before we know whether this was a good transfer window or not.  It depends on how players like Iling-Junior, Barrenechea and Philogene turn out; but with two of them out on loan, those signings will have little impact in THIS very important season.

It's possible that Juventus have done us over on the Dougie transfer.

We also lose marks for not managing to address how light we are on the right side of defence; and for not getting rid of Dendoncker and Olsen.

Onana and Maatsen have cost so much so HAVE to be excellent this season.

[villadelph]

I'll go with a B.

I think Morgan Rogers is a far more impactful player than Diaby, and because Bailey has the right locked up it forced Diaby to play off of Watkins. He struggled there and Morgan has excelled. I would take a healthy Ramsey over Diaby as well. We have to give Mochi credit for profiting off of our record signing.. something we've complained about for ages.

I think Onana will be a great signing for us. His age and profile are exactly what we needed in the middle of the park. Finally we've got a big fucker who can stick a tackle.

I thought the Maatsen signing was smart and will be sure up the left side for years to come.

Most of all, we're PSR compliant. Can't hold any animosity against the club. I'm more upset that these stupid, poorly-though out rules made us ship Tim and Kellyman.

[Mister E]

All depends on Emery's game management and our medical staff. Keep key players fit and energised and we should be fine: otherwise ... hmmm!

[Steve67]

I’m excited about Maatsen and Onana but disappointed with our business overall. We have not strengthened defensively in terms of a back four. But Onana will assist with a block in front of the defence. We haven’t replaced the fragility that is Diego Carlos, the liability that is Matty Cash. I still think we need another forward and a left-sided midfielder and a centre half. Monchi saying we need to compete in the Champions League and yet I think we’ve let Emery down a bit.

[Risso]

4/10. Pants pulled down by Juventus, not enough quality added. Can’t see us having enough to trouble the top 4 and do well on the other fronts.

[VillaTim]

There were a lot of moving parts in this transfer window, with FFP and with the new added perspective of us being a club in the expanded champions league for next season. So trying to analyze whether it was a good transfer window or not I don’t think is necessarily an easy task.

You could take an FFP compliance perspective, overall ins and outs, new alternatives in positions that will be different to last season, addressing known deficiencies... Sometimes it’s not even a simple case of trying to plug holes because if a certain opportunity arises that may not come again (e.g., Maatsen when we already had two decent left backs) clubs have to consider acting on them if they don’t think they may materialize again.

Overall what I think is that in the short term, we’ve made some small, incremental  improvement steps, but probably not enough to progress too much. But that may just be entitled football impatience and also being scarred by ‘jam tomorrow’ promises we’ve had in the past. Also not signing before we sell whilst it can be frustrating is ultimately prudent and a sensible, long term strategy.

In the long term, it’s difficult to say (such as the two lads we got from Juve), but I have total faith in our current football operation. Rodgers is already an absolute bargain and if we get more right then wrong, that’s all we could reasonable expect.

One thing is certain though; we’re relying on Emery working miracles again and to me, reducing that reliance indicates whether we’ve had a good window or not.

Take your reasoned nuance and be gone.

Emery / Monchi / Nas / Wes out.

and Damian

[pelty]

4/10. Pants pulled down by Juventus, not enough quality added. Can’t see us having enough to trouble the top 4 and do well on the other fronts.

This is a bit harsh for me, Risso (the pants pulled down part). We were in a difficult position wrt PSR and there apparently were no trading partners besides Juve who themselves were in a tough position. The alternative would then be to take a points deduction if I am understanding it properly. We were in between Scylla and Charybdis, it seems, and had to take what we could get. I am not saying that it is an amazing deal, but if the two players perform at their loan clubs, then we can either sell them for a profit or integrate them into the squad if they are good enough. Either option is good, but the tactic is not without risks, admittedly.